Comments on: Which Country For Spanish Language Training?

By: Learning Spanish is Easy

Learning Spanish is Easy — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:47:05 +0000

Learning spanish is easy when you have the right tools. I think one of the best ways to learn is by living in the countries you listed. I have heard that people who go over to a country and live there for a few years get to know the language very well, much better than if you just studied it for two years. Immerse yourself!

By: VKornhauser

VKornhauser — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:30:10 +0000

I’ve been thinking about learning spanish in Guanajuato. Friends told me about a school there. What do yo think about this school?

http://www.enforex.com/latinamerica-mexico.html

Thanks!

By: Spanish New York

Spanish New York — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:53:48 +0000

It’s really nice to travel around latin america and discover all the different slangs and accents. English native speakers might find a completely different language in every spanish speaker countries.

By: Umer

Umer — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:56:00 +0000

As Eric already suggested, there is not much need to traveling just to learn a language when you can do that online. But it’s always good to learn a language while observing the culture related to it ad for that it’s good to travel. From what I’ve heard from my friends in Maxico, Antigua is the best school around. I won’t bet on it, though.

Umer.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:36:06 +0000

Indeed Mexico is comparatively a better place to learn the language.

However, any place may not matter much if the trainer is an expert.

By: Eric Summers

Eric Summers — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:09:58 +0000

There is no need to travel these days, you can learn Spanish online with lessons by Skype. As for the Guatemalan accent it is very neutral and clear. I would suggest taking some online classes so you can try different teachers from all over Latin America.

By: DPeach

DPeach — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:47:49 +0000

As one who studied Spanish in Mexico, and subsequently lived there for 4 years, and now live in Argentina, I would say you won’t be negatively harmed by studying in Mexico. I had the same fears initially. However in my 3 months in Argentina I have already adjusted my accent and am learning new ways to say things. I would say that I am better for the experience. I have a pretty vast vocabulary because of the opportunity to live in 2 very different cultures and learn new ways to say things.

That said, I don’t think you can go wrong with Ecuador. They have such a nice accent.

My short time in Guanajuato makes me think it is a good place to study too.

I have no opinion on Guatemala.

By: Ready Go

Ready Go — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:08:48 +0000

Check out Costa Rica. The dialect is often praised as being a middle ground; as close to a standard as they come. Adding to that, is the fact that it’s a country with a large, educated middle-class. An added benefit for native English speakers, at least for N. American English speakers, is that they don’t over emphasize the frilly ‘r’ like is done in other places, like Mexico.
Guatemalan Spanish is kind of sing-songy and influenced by the local Native Mayan languages, but definitely not similar to Caribbean Spanish (e.g. Cuban, Dominican). Quito is probably your best bet out of the three that you mention in terms of dialect.
But again, if you haven’t already gone, I’d suggest Costa Rica.
Update your blog and let us know which you picked.

By: Ian Hart

Ian Hart — Mon, 24 May 2010 00:35:12 +0000

I would recommend Antigua. The teachers there in most schools are highly educated and speak clearly and correctly. You might run into the drawl in the streets but not in classes.

By: Enforex Spanish School

Enforex Spanish School — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:01:46 +0000

Hola! So you’re thinking about studying Spanish in Southamerica? We offer a wide range of destinations, just let us know what you need and we will find the perfect one!

Saludos!